Registered Nurse - 2nd Shift

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

RSA retirement participation

9 paid holidays

PTO 15 days/year

Life and AD&D insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wellstone in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 2nd shift (3:00PM - 11:00PM) to support our River Valley and River Crossing locations. The RN will evaluate clients for emergent care, document progress, and ensure compliance with regulations within a 16-bed facility.

Responsibilities include vital signs, discharge planning, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, injections, and ensuring a safe, well-documented care environment. Requires Alabama RN license and MH experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama State Nursing License.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the mental health field.
• Withdrawal Management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• SAMA and CPI certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Conduct vital signs and monitor client status in a 16-bed facility.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Provide oversight of Behavioral Health Tech working with clients.
• Obtain information from clients regarding physical status.
• Assess medication side effects and monitoring.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Administer injections and document in EMR.
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results.
• Complete and maintain documentation timely.
• Report incidents or injuries to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Multitasking

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN license (Alabama)

SAMA/CPI certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35806, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Nurse License, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services.

The Registered Nurse will evaluate the clients of our River Valley, River Crossing, and other Wellstone locations as needed for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The RN will properly document the medical progress and notes of client progress while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations.

This position will be working Monday - Friday, 3:00PM - 11:00PM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16-bed facility.
• Assist Registered Nurse/Therapist with discharge planning.
• Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.
• Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.
• Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
• Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.
• Perform medication monitoring.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Administer injections as needed and document in clients’ electronic medical record.
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results as needed.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings as required, staying current on all trainings/certifications.
• Maintain Nursing licensure in Alabama.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and use effective listening and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Ability to provide a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to established standards of care and facility policies, procedures and protocols.
• Report to work for accepted PRN shifts, remaining on shift until able to be relieved; correctly complete and submit timesheets and leave requests in a timely manner.
• Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assist in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment.
• Perform verbal and at times physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions.
• May be required to lift clients at times, with assistance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama State License.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the mental health field.
• Experience in Withdrawal Management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent Customer Service experience.
• SAMA and CPI certification (or ability to obtain).

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match.
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year.
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over).
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College.